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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.62, 867.61 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.62, 867.61 and 213.36 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.62 : 867.61 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.62/867.61 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.62x = 867.61 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.62x = 185,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,113.27/578.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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